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Hi my friends, I wonder how many nurses are there in U.S from Turkey? I hope I will get in touch as many as you possible through this site so we can help each other about NCLEX-RN and obtaining working permit. Let's share our experiences:)

ablez, i graduated from koç university and i have 7 years of experience in

Hi Ablez, First of all, best of luck to you with your applications to the hospitals. I hope you'll find the best job for you:yeah: I applied to California board of nurses and I took NCLEX-RN last year but I couldn't pass it:crying2: I started to stud...

merhaba, nice to find someone here who has connections with turkiye:) in which state do you live in? i wonder is it easy for a foreign nurse to find a job after passing nclex-rn? do foreign nurses get paid less compare to the local nurses?

hi:)) i love being a nurse in my country. like all other country nurses, here we also face issues like autonomy, wages, long working hours,etc. in order to become a nurse, one needs to complete a 4 year degree at a nursing school.

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The normal platelet count is 150,000 to 450,000/mm3. When the platelets are lower than 50,000 /mm3, any small trauma can lead to episodes of prolonged bleeding. The normal white blood cell count is 5,000 to 10,000/mm3. When the white blood cell count...

topical corticosteroids can be absorbed into the systemic circulation. absorption is higher from regions where the skin is especially permeable (scalp, axilla, face, eyelids, neck, perineum, genitalia), and lower from regions where permeability is po...

lindane (treatment for scabies) --is applied in a thin layer to the body below the head. no more than 30 g (1 oz) should be used. --the medication is removed by washing 8 to 12 hours later. --in most cases, only one application is required.

isotretinoin (accutane) -- can elevate triglyceride levels. --blood triglyceride levels should be measured before treatment and periodically thereafter until the effect on the triglycerides has been evaluated.

sodium hypochlorite --is a solution used for irrigating and cleaning necrotic or purulent wounds. --it cannot be used to pack purulent wounds because the solution is inactivated by copious pus. --the solution should not come into contact with heal...

mafenide acetate -- is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and can suppress renal excretion of acid, thereby causing acidosis. -- clients receiving this treatment should be monitored for signs of an acid-base imbalance (hyperventilation). --if this occur...

mafenide acetate --is bacteriostatic for gram-negative and gram-positive organisms and is used to treat burns to reduce bacteria present in avascular tissues. --the client should be informed that the medication will cause local discomfort and burni...

coal tar --is used to treat psoriasis and other chronic disorders of the skin. --coal tar suppresses dna synthesis, mitotic activity, and cell proliferation. --coal tar has an unpleasant odor, frequently stains the skin and hair, and can cause pho...

hyperglycemic hyperosmolar nonketotic syndrome -- occurs in clients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. --the onset of symptoms may be gradual. --the symptoms may include polyuria, polydipsia, dehydration, mental status alterations, weight loss, and wea...

dka (diabetic ketoacidosis) tretment --lack (absolute or relative) of insulin is the primary cause of dka. --treatment consists of insulin administration (regular insulin), iv fluid administration (normal saline initially), and potassium replacement...

following thyroidectomy, --weakness and hoarseness of the voice can occur as a result of trauma from the surgery. --if this develops, the client should be reassured that the problem will subside in a few days. --unnecessary talking should be disco...

because of the hypermetabolic state, the client with hyperthyroidism needs to be provided with --an environment that is restful physically and mentally. --six full meals a day that are well balanced and high in calories are required because of the ...

polydipsia and polyuria are classic symptoms of diabetes insipidus. the urine is pale, and the specific gravity is low. anorexia and weight loss occur.

classic symptoms of hyperglycemia include --polydipsia (excessive thirst or drinking), --polyuria -- polyphagia (excessive appetite for food)

desmopressin acetate (ddavp) --is a synthetic form of antidiuretic hormone that causes increased reabsorption of water, with a resultant decrease in urine output. --the therapeutic response to ddavp would be a decrease in serum osmolality, because ...

--levothyroxine (synthroid) is a synthetic thyroid hormone that increases cellular metabolism. --levothyroxine should be given in the morning in a single dose to prevent insomnia and should be given at the same time each day to maintain an adequate ...

propylthiouracil is used to treat hyperthyroidism ---propylthiouracil (ptu) may convert the client from a hyperthyroid state to a hypothyroid state. if this occurs, the dosage should be reduced. --temporary administration of thyroid hormone may be r...

in severe cystic acne, isotretinoin (accutane) is used to inhibit inflammation. --adverse effects include elevated triglyceride levels, skin dryness, eye discomfort such as dryness and burning, and cheilitis (lip inflammation). --close medical foll...

hemophilia refers to a group of bleeding disorders resulting from a deficiency of specific coagulation proteins. --the primary treatment is replacement of the missing clotting factor; additional medications, such as those to relieve pain, may be pre...